How far is Albany, OR from Umatilla, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Umatilla, OR is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Umatilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Umatilla.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast
69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Take the exit straight
65.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 730: Irrigon
7.5 mi · 11 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on 6th Street
2303 ft · 41 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto I Street
25 m · 4 sec · I Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · I Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Umatilla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Umatilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Umatilla?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.9 miles from Albany and 125.3 miles from Umatilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.72 one way or $87.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Umatilla.
Stop Ideas Near Hood River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hood River.
Hood River, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Umatilla. Straight-line distance: 203.23 mi (327.06 km).
#1 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Umatilla
City in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 7,360 |
| Coordinates | 45.9173500, -119.3425200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Umatilla (-119.34252, 45.91735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $43.72 | $87.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.13 | $94.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.15 | $98.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.21 | $112.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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